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Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Jul 2026 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 Jul 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Jul 2026 at 12:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2" was led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, involving a direct procurement method under a light touch regime. This procurement process aimed to fulfil a legal mandate requiring the local authority to conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing care proceedings. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom (region UKE41), this service contract was awarded to HOPE-BORLAND ASSOCIATES LTD, an SME based in Bury, United Kingdom. The contract comprises medical analysis services with a gross value of £30,000 and is scheduled to run from 7th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, marking its status as active with the procurement stage now complete.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities especially for companies specialising in medical analysis services. As it is a below-threshold contract awarded without competition, it presents a unique entry point for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks for medical testing, particularly in judicial or care proceedings, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Collaboration with local authorities could also enhance their reputation and open doors to further public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2

Notice Description

To fulfil a legal requirement mandated by the court instructing the Local Authority to carry out drug/alcohol testing as part of ongoing care proceedings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063630-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPE-BORLAND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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